WorksheetsCW-Electrical Fundamentals
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 15mins
The directional movement of electrons is called ____.
current
voltage
resistance
none of the above
____ is a measurement of the electromotive force produced by a source.
current
voltage
resistance
none of the above
The opposition to the flow of electrons through a circuit is called ____.
current
voltage
resistance
none of the above
All matter is made up of tiny particles called ____.
units
matter
atoms
quasars
Electrons may be free to travel ____.
from atom to atom
inside the nucleus
from proton to proton
only in super-cooled environments
The electrons in conductive materials ____.
move easily from nucleus to nucleus
do not move easily from nucleus to nucleus
do not move easily from atom to atom
move easily from atom to atom
Silver, copper, and aluminum are examples of materials that ____.
are resistors
are insulators
are conductors
possess few easily moved electrons
Substances that resist electron flow are ____.
conductors
insulators
conductive
typically metals
The electron-pushing force in a conductor is called ____.
conductive force
resistance force
current force
electromotive force
A(n) ____ is the potential difference between two points in an electric current when the energy needed to move one ampere between the points is one joule.
volt
curent
ohm
electron
In formulas, voltage is represented by either ____.
I or R
E or I
E or V
V or R
Resistance is measured in ____
ohms
amps
volts
watts
Resistance equals ____.
voltage multiplied by current
current multiplied by voltage
current divided by voltage
voltage divided by current
The process by which electrical energy changes into mechanical energy is ____.
wattage
power
work
voltage
A series circuit has only one ____.
resistor
current path
fuse
switch
Alternating current has current constantly changing direction and voltage continuously changing value and polarity.
true
false
Most circuits contain components that cause the voltage and current to be in phase with each other.
true
false
The opposition due to inductance is called inductive capacitance.
true
false
Inductance is measured in units called Henrys.
true
false
Capacitance is the condition whereby a circuit stores electrical energy.
true
false
If a source of direct current is connected to the two plates of a capacitor, the current will flow initially, but gradually decrease to zero.
true
false
If a source of direct current is connected to the two plates of a capacitor, the current will flow initially, but gradually decrease to zero.
true
false
The power factor is the ratio of true power to the voltage.
true
false
Multiplying voltage and current equals apparent power.
true
false
Apparent power is determined by measuring the voltage with a voltmeter, the current with an ammeter, and then multiplying the actual readings.
true
false
Impedance is determined with a wattmeter.
true
false
Phase is represented by the Greek letter Theta.
true
false
Nominal voltage indicates a desired level of the supply voltage for the electrical system.
true
false
Rated voltage is the preferred voltage for equipment.
true
false
